NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DRAMA
- The National School of Drama (NSD) was set up by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959. Later in 1975, it became an autonomous organisation, totally financed by Department of Culture.
- The objective of NSD is to train students in all aspects of theatre. The training course at NSD is of three years duration.
- The Diploma of NSD is recognised by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to A. Degree for appointment as teachers in colleges / universities and for purposes of registration for Ph.D.
- The School has a performing wing, a Repertory Company to establish professional theatre and regular experimental work.
- The NSD has promoted children’s theatre. The Theatre-in-Education Company (renamed as Sanskar Rang Toli) was founded in 1989 and has been actively involved in production of plays for children, organising summer theatre workshops etc.
- Since 1998, the School has organised National Theatre Festival for Children christened ‘Jashne Bachpan’ every year.
- The first ever National Theatre Festival christened Bharat Rang Mahotsava was held from 18th March to 14th April, 1999 to commemorate the 50th year of India’s Independence. Bharat Rang Mahotsva has been made an annual feature.
- A short-term teaching and training programme titled ‘Extension Programme’ was started in 1978.
- The School has Regional Research Centre at Bengaluru to cater to the theatrical needs of the four Southern States and Puducherry.
